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Saturday, Aug 31, 2013

Roberts Space Industries announces the Hangar Store is now open for Star Citizen, well in advance of the launch of the space combat game (thanks
IncGamers). Chris Roberts explains this is a way for players to support
development of the game, so they don't have to start shaking out couch cushions
when they run through their $17 million+ in crowd funding, saying:

As
previously stated, additional Imperials will be available for purchase within
the limitations discussed above. Please keep in mind that you are not under any
obligation to purchase Imperials at this time. We are giving you the option
right now because there isn’t a way to earn credits in the game (as we’re still
building it!) and this is a great way to let you support the development of the
game as well as play with other game elements we’ve already created. But be
warned, purchasing a stock of extra lasers through the catalog right now will
not provide any great advantage when Star Citizen launches; there will be a lot
more to discover in the living universe and some of the best weapons or upgrades
will have to be earned through gameplay or sought out by traveling to the
appropriate planet to buy them. Ultimately all items in the store today and in
game will be purchasable via UEC earned in game. Outside of the initial ship
package everything will be purchasable through UEC in the final game. There is
no pay to win here!

Happy birthday to one of my favorite people in the world, Hudson the wonder dog.
The grand dame of the Blue Tower turns 13 today, or 91 in "dog years." On some
levels she seems every bit her age, with weird bumps, cloudy eyes and missing
teeth, and she spends a lot of time resting and sleeping. On some levels she's
remarkably well preserved, as she shows all of her original vim and vigor in
spurts, and continues to give the mailman hell every day from behind the front
door. She remains to this day my wonder dog.